For the fall 2008 collection, the inspiration was drawn from aristocratic roots. The muse–a delicate and romantic girl blossomed in the rambling estates of the English countryside. She has a love of the outdoors–exploring woodlands, waterfalls, walled rose-gardens teamed with a more independent and streetwise edge.

3. What has your sleep to coffee ratio been like these last few weeks?

This is the shortest season and there is so much to get done in so little time so we are all under great pressure and time constraints, not leaving much time for sleep. I am definitely looking forward to going on holiday after the Pucci show in Milan.